|
A memorandum on mutual understanding between Russia and Iran, signed after talks in Moscow between the culture ministers of the two countries, Alexander Sokolov and Mohammad Hossein Saffar-Haradi, envisages the development of diversified cooperation, a boost in exchanges between delegations of cultural activists and regular art exhibitions on the territory of the two countries.
The document consists of 12 articles and also envisages a boost in bilateral cooperation in the sphere of music, cinematography and theatre. Ahead of a trip to Russia, the Iranian minister of culture expressed hope that the sides will sign a new memorandum on cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in the cultural sphere.
He also expressed hope that “the current cultural cooperation | Ads |  |
between Iran and the Russian Federation is only a part of bilateral potential…” He believes the bulk of the potential is still to be realized.
Saffar-Harandi arrived in Moscow on April 20 to participate in the unveiling in the first in the history of the two countries week of Iranian culture in Russia. Emphasizing the significance of the festival, he noted that “such events give Russian citizens an opportunity to know more about the real image of the Islamic Republic of Iran without distortions created by unfriendly mediators – some western media outlets”.
The festival of Islamic culture, which runs till April 27, envisages performances by artists, films and art exhibitions in Moscow, Vladimir and Kazan.
TEHRAN, April 24 (Itar-Tass)
| 
